Flexographic​/Digital Print QA Specialist – Color & Compliance

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM Monday–Friday (Training on 1st shift)

The Kennedy Group, an Inovar Packaging Group company, is a leader in flexographic and digital printing. We invest in modern technology and empower people to deliver cutting‑edge, top‑quality products. Our culture is anchored in Safety, Quality, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, and Team Engagement.

You clock in at 2:30 PM, review job tickets, and head to the press line. Before the first label rolls, you verify the setup and color targets. With a spectrophotometer and densitometer in hand, you confirm Delta E, density, and dot gain are on spec. As production runs, you scan for color variation, registration drift, banding, streaking, ghosting, and any plate or substrate issues.

You document findings, communicate rapidly with press operators, prepress, and production, and clear corrective actions so the customer’s standards are protected. At close, you capture the day’s quality data and hand off clear notes for the next team.

• Approve press setups on flexographic and digital presses prior to production runs.
• Inspect printed materials during setup, run, and post‑production for accuracy and consistency.
• Verify color using spectrophotometers, densitometers, and visual standards (Delta E, density, dot gain).
• Detect and address issues such as color variation, registration errors, banding, streaking, ghosting, and plate/substrate defects.
• Document print quality, defects, and corrective actions with precise, timely records.
• Partner with press operators, prepress, and production to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, GMP standards, and internal SOPs.
• Maintain inspection logs and quality reports that stand up to audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root‑cause analysis efforts.
• Assist with calibration and upkeep of quality measurement equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or quality‑related certifications a plus.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving ability; coachable, punctual, and reliable.
• Comfort using basic inspection tools (e.g., rulers) and light equipment.
• Ability to interpret order specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
• Capable of standing for extended periods and lifting materials as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or printing‑related education preferred.
• 2+ years in quality control within a flexographic and/or digital printing environment.
• Knowledge of printing processes, substrates, inks, coatings, and finishing.
• Proficiency with color measurement tools and related quality standards.
• Ability to read job tickets, artwork, and specifications with accuracy.
• Thrives independently in a fast‑paced production setting; strong documentation skills.

• Background in label, packaging, or commercial printing.
• Experience with GMP or FDA‑regulated printing environments.
• Familiarity with variable data printing and digital workflows.
• Basic understanding of color management systems and profiles.

• Manufacturing/production floor setting.
• Exposure to inks, solvents, and machinery.
• Standing for extended periods; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Competitive pay plus bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Advancement opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.

If you are passionate about print quality and want to make a measurable impact, apply today and grow with Inovar Packaging Group.